GRAND OPENING OF MACKINTOSH AT THE WILLOW

Early day motion 1618, tabled 12 September 2018 by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party). Signed by 23 members.

That this House congratulates the Willow Tea Rooms Trust on the grand opening of Mackintosh at the Willow on 7 September in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay; commends Celia Sinclair on her vision and efforts to save the Tea Rooms, restore them to their former glory and give them a sustainable future; notes the hard work and attention to detail in restoring Miss Cranston's tea rooms to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 1903 designs; appreciates the involvement of the Princes Trust in training 15 young people to work in the tea rooms; appreciates that the tea rooms are a social enterprise and will also provide an exhibition area; further notes this opening is in the celebration year of 150 years since the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is part of a year of events; and wishes all involved with the Willow Tea Rooms Trust the very best for the future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 22, DUP 1.